The Suffolk Fedora
Dark Brown (Bronze Feather)
£115.00
Harnessing the perfect blend of style and function, the Suffolk Fedora has been expertly crafted to deliver uncompromised comfort and utmost versatility.... Continue reading
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The trilby and fedora are two hats which are often mistaken for one another. To the untrained eye, it’s easy to see why as they boast many similarities in looks, not to mention their origins are also quite similar too.
If you’re wondering about the difference between trilby and fedora hats, keep reading and we’ll tell you all you need to know.
To understand the difference between trilby and fedoras, it’s important to first learn about each hat individually. A trilby is a hat with a short brim that is angled down at the front and turns up slightly at the back. It first made an appearance during a stage adaptation of George du Maurier’s novel ‘Trilby’. The lead actress of the play wore the short-brimmed hat and soon after, the style took off. Traditionally it was made from rabbit felt but it’s made from a variety of materials today including tweed, felt and straw. Hicks & Brown trilbys are all made from wool felt.
The fedora on the other hand is a hat with a pinch near the front and a shallow indented crown and a wide, round brim. Originating in 1882, the fedora outdates the trilby, but it also has its roots in theatre. First making an appearance in a stage play of the same name, the style rapidly grew in popularity once it was seen atop the head of one of the show’s characters. Usually, a fedora is made from wool, felt or cotton. Hicks & Brown fedoras are made from wool, the summer collection made from a paper straw.
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Olive Green
£89.00
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The Higham Tweed Ladies Baker Boy Cap
Chestnut
£75.00
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The Sophia Merino Wool Rollneck Jumper
Sand
£129.00
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Cream Check
£129.00
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The Wax Baseball Cap
Olive Green
£39.00
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Hicks & Brown Outdoor Blanket
Country Check
£69.00
Crafted in a timeless checked design, the Hicks & Brown Outdoor Blanket combines heritage style with modern practicality. Its soft wool upper... Continue reading
The Felsham Tweed Baker Boy Cap
Green
£75.00
Made using British tweed and featuring a quilted satin lining inside, each hat is finished with our signature removable bird pin badge... Continue reading
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We are an independent country lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by two sisters. We combine British heritage with contemporary style to design high quality hats and accessories that can be worn throughout the seasons and for many years to come.
Hicks & Brown is now a multi-channel shopping destination selling iconic fedora hats and accessories all around the world. We are stocked in over 90 independent stockists in the UK and USA with that list ever growing.
If you are new to Hicks & Brown, we invite you to explore our collection and join us on this exciting journey.
Alice & Rosie x
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